Reviving Biblical Agriculture in the Desert: Our Mission at Balm of Gilead Farm
- balmofgileadfarm
- 6 days ago
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Introduction:
In the heart of the Judean Desert, where prophets once walked and sacred incense once rose to the heavens, something ancient is coming back to life.
The Biblical Roots of Agriculture:
Long before industrial farming, the Bible spoke of cultivating the land with reverence. From the olive and the fig to date and balm of Gilead, ancient Israel knew the value of what the earth could give.
"You shall sow your land for six years..." – Exodus 23:10"Is there no balm in Gilead?" – Jeremiah 8:22
Our Farm's Mission:
We don't just grow plants at Balm of Gilead Farm in Kibbutz Almog. We cultivate a
vision — restoring sacred botanicals from Scripture in the very soil where they once grew.
Balm of Gilead (Commiphora gileadensis)
Boswellia sacra (Frankincense)
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Desert herbs used in purification rituals
This is not symbolic agriculture. It is real, rooted, and spiritual.
Sacred Plants, Modern Purpose:
Why revive these ancient plants?
For their healing powers
For their anointing traditions
For reconnecting people to Scripture through touch, scent, and ritual
But there's another reason: many of these sacred species are endangered. Due to overharvesting in the wild and the lack of organized cultivation elsewhere in the world, some biblical plants—like Commiphora gileadensis and Boswellia sacra—face a real threat of extinction.
At Balm of Gilead Farm, we’re not just growing them. We’re preserving them — for faith, for healing, and for generations to come.
A Living Legacy:
Every bottle of oil, every bar of soap, carries more than ingredients.It carries prophecy, restoration, and a living piece of the Holy Land.
This is more than farming. It’s biblical restoration. Join us as we bring the Bible back to the soil.
Explore our collection of sacred products grown on holy ground.
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